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Post by texasless91 on Jun 8, 2019 10:19:47 GMT
This is a thread devoted to those in their 50s & 60s and beyond who don't have children or grandchildren but live rich, full lives. Please feel free to join our stroll thru life and come back often for support and to share.
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Post by lizzyr092 on Jun 8, 2019 12:29:24 GMT
Good morning chicks and thanks for the start Karen. Well I made it through the week, not unscathed but generally in one piece.  Karen - did DB and the caravan arrive at the new house destination? I'm sorry to hear about Arya's tummy; any improvement yet? Zoe and Wally have been eating grass off and on for weeks now. Zoe is finishing up her antibiotic this weekend for the tail infection and lives in the donut as she will not leave the wound alone otherwise. Certainly not good news about the treasurer and isn't so frustrating to have folks chirping about things that they wouldn't help with anyway! Good luck on finding appropriate insurance, that's a challenging adventure all unto itself. I had another bandage change yesterday afternoon and the wound is healing. I have received approval for 2 of the Varithena procedures and will have the first this coming Tuesday. I will be on a low dose of Xarelto for 30 days as a precaution. I will take Wed. off just to elevate and walk and keep an eye on the leg. Gary did a charity golf tournament yesterday and will play again tomorrow with pals from his previous hospital. The one thing about the unna boot is that although effective, it can also be very uncomfortable as it dries and compresses. Tough day yesterday for me, I had words with the VP and it wasn't pretty. This guy is in so far over his head and not a good leader even remotely. My whole division is really at their wits end with this guy and it's horrendously disheartening for all of us. For the first time in can't say how many years, I just wanted to pack up and leave  . Anyway, DH is having a hard time making the decision about Zoe's tail amputation. He seems to feel it is too much to put her through but the current state of the tail and how its been hasn't been even remotely good either. I told him to call the vet and have a heart to heart with him; I'll support whatever he decides. Chele - YAY that you got the cable and WIFI back. Nice that the car is now serviced and clean despite the antenna faux pas. I hope you and Iggy enjoy your jaunt to Kokomo today. They are having our big annual town fair today but I'm not sure I want to brave the crowds and chaos. How is the sciatica doing? I woke up with a headache this morning and not sure if it's allergies or the beginning of a migraine  . Kathy - sounds like you are settling into your retirement more comfortably now. How is DM doing? Did the pond fill now that you've had some rain? What's the latest with the bears in the hood?  I went into my first Publix down in OBX, it was a new store but really nice. Any plans this weekend for you? Linda - you have had one hellacious time of things with your and Bob's health!! How are you feeling today? I presume you won't have test results until sometime next week on the scans and echo. Did you enjoy your lovely steak dinner? The avatar with Micki and the turtle is adorable. Leg ulcers definitely not something you want to experience; once I get the left leg completed we will start proactively on the right to help prevent the same from happening. Those are some crazy hot temps you're starting up now! My ENT suggested Xyzal for me but warned me to take it only before bed as it would make me sleepy. He gave me a sample pack and I must say it is some of the best OTC medicine but does make me sleepy. Hope you and DH are both feeling better soon! Becky - you've been doing well with your bike riding and walking I see. I am glad you stopped when you felt the pain that day as that is a really important part of healing and not further hurting yourself. I have learned that one the hard way! How are the fur babies doing? I like the orange and the white sweet potatoes but I roast them in the oven and make something similar to steak fries with them. I just purchased an Air Fryer so I am looking to see what I can do with that to not have the oven on and enjoy some quicker and new recipes. How is Kenneth doing? Alright dear ladies, I am off to finish my coffee and figure out today's agenda. I hope you all have a safe and terrific Saturday! Ciao for now~ |
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Post by texasless91 on Jun 8, 2019 17:40:33 GMT
Linda, I agree on leaving the insurance alone and not politicizing it like they have So many of our "representatives" seem to think they work for the DNC or RNC or (in the case of certain Republicans) the president, instead of the people who elected them. Will Bob get the results of the CT immediately or will he have a follow up appointment? Odd about the difference in body composition between the folks you were used to seeing in the waiting rooms and what you saw today. Enjoy your Sees. Can Bob taste that? You've definitely had your share of co-pays in the last couple of months.
You had quite a week, as usual, Liz.Good that the wound is healing. That Varithena foam is some expensive stuff! I'm a little surprised you'll be on Xarelto, even short term. TakingWednesday off is a great idea. I hope the pups will behave themselves with mama home. After Tuesday you won't need the unna any more? I understand Gary's concern with Zoe and surgery, but, given how many months this has gone on, I hope he will talk to the vet and be convinced it's best for everyone. Can't be fun for her in a donut 24/7. Enjoy your air fryer and let me know how you like it. I'm mulling over whether I would use one enough to justify the purchase. Do you think your discussion with the VP will have any results? Does he even realize how far over his head he is? Do you have any recourse above him that won't cause more problems? Do you think his supervisor sees how ineffective he is? That can't be good for the organization.
Becky, I remember those sour cream doughnuts. I remember a line of ice creams HEB carried (and still may) called Texas Seasons. There was one we could only get in the fall that was a special variety of honey (can't spell it but it was pronounced wa-HE-ho) with vanilla bean. If we had had a larger freezer back then, we probably would have stocked enough to last us through the year.
How were things in Kokomo, Chele? What else did you do besides visit your mother? Did you have any rain?
Kathy, what's on your weekend agenda?
Arya's system is just about back to normal today but we're taking it easy on the diet. She had about 2/3 of her normal breakfast and I made some broth with special herbs to cook brown rice in for dinner. She'll take turkey and pumpkin with it. Dale got up before 4 to go to his race and she slept until a little after 5, then we went for a potty break, and went back to bed until a little before 6. Dale just got home from his race and will get a shower, then head for Indiana. Not much planned for us.
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Post by borntexan on Jun 8, 2019 21:48:47 GMT
Thanks for the start Karen.
Liz I'm glad you made it through the week but sorry you are still having so much trouble with the VP that is above his head.Good luck with your procedure and I'm glad you are taking Wednesday off.I just wish your office would leave you alone when you take off.I can understand Gary's hesitation on Zoe's tail because it is a lot of money but OTOH if she won't leave it alone what else is there?When I walk or ride the bike I do it slowly.I haven't gotten up to my old speed b/c the legs hurt in back when I try to go faster.I have been considering buying an air fryer but haven't decided on one yet.
Karen Now when I look at their sour cream doughnuts they don't even look good.I do think of my mom when I see them though.I haven't seen that brand of ice cream in HEB.Their brand is now Creamy Creations and it is very good in all the different flavors.I haven't had any since I have been on WW but we always thought it was better than Blue Bell.I'm glad Arya is about back to normal.
Chele I hope you are having a good trip.
We went to Lowe's in Bastrop this morning.There are some places Kenneth can't get to when mowing the yard.He really needed a weed whacker and the one I encouraged him to get is really good.He really likes it.It's just hot and humid and I'm trying to get him not to do much at a time.
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Post by kaycee on Jun 9, 2019 16:22:19 GMT
Liz, DM is doing fine and seems to be recovered from the cold. She is back to her normal feisty self. Sorry you're having such a rough time with work and the legs. Hope the procedure goes smoothly next week and that's good that you're taking a day off to recover. We had over two inches of rain earlier this week, so the pond is filling back up. I didn't see the total for yesterday, but it poured for a couple of hours. DM asked if I could take her up to the store for a couple of things and we managed to get caught in one of the downpours. We had to wait about half an hour before we could make a dash for it and then it started pouring again when I was driving home. Poor Zoe! I'm sure she's tired of that donut, but I can understand hesitating on the surgery. Sounds like a great idea for Gary to discuss his concerns with the vet. Hope you're able to get some relaxation in today and have a great Sunday.
Karen, I hate all the politics around health insurance too. I wish they would work on fixing the problems instead of trying to take away the positive changes, but that looks pretty doubtful. Glad that Arya is doing better and that she didn't get you up too early. Sometimes I think she eats better than I do!
Linda, glad you enjoyed the steak and chocolates.
Chele, hope you and Iggy had a nice trip yesterday.
Becky, sounds like your weather caught up to ours. It looks like we'll be stuck in the 90s for a long time, but at least we're getting some rain now.
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Post by borntexan on Jun 9, 2019 20:35:10 GMT
Kathy It is still 95 here so may not get up to 99.We will have to see.Maybe rain tonight but storms are supposed to be north of us.We may be in the mid to upper 80's for a few days following rain.
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Post by lizzyr092 on Jun 9, 2019 21:44:53 GMT
Good evening chicks, Kathy - glad that DM is feeling better and back to her feisty self. That's some rain you've been having! We were very fortunate to have a weekend of beautiful sunny weather with temps in the high 70s to right about 80. I did my grocery shopping and walked the pups today and otherwise was a sloth! The ankle can feel nasty sore in the Unna boot since the skin around the wound is thin and irritated. Made boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salsa in the slow cooker for soft tacos and then leftovers. Becky - hope the knees were doing a bit better today. Once I get the air fryer going and find some recipes I will definitely let you know. I was really fortunate to get a nice air fryer at a fraction of the cost between being on sale, Kohl's cash and discounts. I want to try barbeque chicken in it as one of the gals in work says it does a great job and quickly. Karen - how is Arya's tummy doing? Hope all is well with Dale on his trip and travels to Indiana. Gary played golf today and got home around 1:45pm. I was sitting out back on the lounge chair with the pups laying on the deck. I've felt tired and fairly emotionally drained from last week. The VP might somewhere in his own mind know he's in way over his head but his behavior has truly been toxic to so many of us that I don't know what to think anymore. Zoe's tail continues to break open and I continue to clean it with the chlorhexidine cloths. DS called yesterday to see when I wanted to go down to her house for my BD as she and DN are leaving on the 26th for Anguilla to see DN. I told her we could talk about it when she gets home; not really in the frame of mind to go travel and do BD at her house  . Linda - sounds like you were a busy techy today doing all that switching and changing and typing. Hope you're able to get the journal replicated digitally sooner than later. Yes, I fear the tail is going to be a messy and challenging surgery for all of us. It will be interesting to know what the scan shows for Bob and the issues he's been having as well as yourself. Waving to Chele - hope the trip to Mom's site and Kokomo went well and you and Iggy are doing alright! I am off to throw a load of delicates in the wash and relax again. Have a safe and good evening dear ladies! Ciao for now~ |
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Post by texasless91 on Jun 9, 2019 23:00:35 GMT
Becky, it's a good thing the sour cream donuts no longer interest you. Does Creamy Creations have some of the old Texas Seasons flavors or are they totally different? We can get Blue Bell here now (couldn't when we moved here) and it's about the best we have. There is a regional company called Mayfield's and they have some unique flavors, but Blue Bell is still better on the head-to-head competition, such as vanilla vs. vanilla. What brand of weed whacker does Kenneth have? I have a Ryobi electric that is great for the little stuff I do, but Dale has a high powered gas model that he uses for the heavy duty stuff and, in addition to the string, it has a metal blade that will cut through just about anything. He practically has to wear full body armour to use it. It real humid here as well and we've had rain off and on. What's the status on the knees?
What kind DVD burner do you have that hooks up to the TV, Linda? How do you use it? Our old one quit allowing us to record shows and press them to DVDs and we can't find a replacement. So the dog ate your homework? LOL I take it Micki wasn't the offending pup. You definitely have things that will keep you busy for a while. And, what a nice stroll down memory lane!
Kathy, nice that the pond is full again. Thanks to the rain around, they are letting the lake drain a bit in anticipation of all the water that will be coming from all the rain around. Yes, it would be nice if our representatives would fix the problems with healthcare instead of deciding they need to scrap the entire system. They're making things so much worse. Sometimes Arya eats better than we do! The weeks that I don't have to buy her groceries, I see a major difference in our grocery bills. As of today, she is back to her regular meals plus organic Greek yogurt for the probiotics. We had a pretty good night last night, but my Fitbit said I didn't fall asleep until 10:25 which I don't think was right. So I think my sleep stats were off. I also won't make it to 70K steps this week and there seems to be an issue with MFP transferring activities to Fitbit, so I didn't get credit for all my exercise for the week.
I can relate to "tired and emotionally drained", Liz. The master gardener drama is doing that to me as well. Things are starting to come to a head there, too, so it could get worse before it gets better. I was afraid the VP might be oblivious and, even worse, that there is a level of toxicity to the situation. Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be a good solution. Hopefully the higher-ups are seeing a problem, but sometimes they are also oblivious. I forgot you have a BD coming up in a couple of weeks. Between your and Zoe's situations, I think I would suggest combining your special day with a 4th of July visit. That way you can celebrate longer. Or will she be gone forthe 4th? Are you planning to take the 5th off and make it a 4 day weekend? Congrats on getting a little relaxation today and some comfortable deck time with the pups. Wishing you a lower stress week.
Chele, how was the trip? Did you spend Saturday night there?
We have had off and on rain today but not much. The area where we used to live is getting hammered and they have had as much as 6" of rain in places. Fortunately, our old house sits on a hill so the worst that might happen is the bridge at the bottom of the hill floods and they can't get out until the level recedes. I have been looking at photos on FB that are down right scary. Lots of familiar places with high water, roads washed out, sink holes, the need for emergency shelters, and a car wreck last night that killed 3 people. I don't remember these kinds of storms before we moved 3 years ago and since then they seem to be having about one a year. I marinated and baked some tofu today and baked garlic mini potatoes with spicy oregano and French tarragon from my herb garden. Both are better the 2nd day, so I'll start eating them tomorrow. I have some arugula in the garden that needs picked as well, but will wait until the rain is gone. I still have kale and chard from the CSA, so no shortage of greens.
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Post by borntexan on Jun 9, 2019 23:52:44 GMT
Liz The knees were doing better this morning after my walk but right now they kind of feel like they are burning on the inside.My legs continue to hurt more than the knees and it doesn't seem to matter if I walk or ride the bike.I'm sorry your ankles hurt so much with the boot.I can see why you are so tired and emotionally drained.
Karen I'm not familiar with the old Texas Seasons brand or flavors.They have a lot of variety in the Creamy Creations.I keep looking at ice cream when we go shopping but I only end getting doggy ice cream.LOL.I think Kenneth's weed eater brand is Green Wise.I had never heard of it before but he says it's a workhorse.It's a cordless 60V.It was supposed to get up to 99 today but did get up to 96 and I was glad when he said he wouldn't use it till it cooled off a little this coming week.We are having thunder boomers out there now but no rain yet.I heard about the Fitbit problem with MFP.It was also with the WW app I heard but supposedly it's working now since I hadn't heard anyone else talk about it.I don't pair my Garmin to either MFP or WW.It won't take the steps from the Garmin on ITB so I just put in how many minutes I do on it.
Chele I hope you enjoyed your trip.
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. Anyway, DH is having a hard time making the decision about Zoe's tail amputation. He seems to feel it is too much to put her through but the current state of the tail and how its been hasn't been even remotely good either. I told him to call the vet and have a heart to heart with him; I'll support whatever he decides.
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I went into my first Publix down in OBX, it was a new store but really nice. Any plans this weekend for you?
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